Desperate hunt on for man-eating leopard after 3 children killed as 50 men sent to catch or kill beast

A DESPERATE hunt is on for a man-eating leopard which has so far killed three children in India. Some 50 hunters have been sent into the jungle to track down and either kill or catch the beast which is roaming Baramulla in northern Kashmir. GettyThe leopard has killed three children in its rampage [STOCK IMAGE][/caption] Distraught family of Rutba Manzoor carry her body away from where she was found Footage shows the leopard prowling near a roadside Sharpshooters are searching for the big cat whose attacks have sparked a feeling of panic among villagers. Footage obtained by The Sun Online appears to show the beast prowling near a roadside as the hunt continues for the leopard. The animal is seen in the distance on a hillside prowling through the undergrowth near the Srinagar-Muzaffarabad National Highway. Other video – far to graphic to show – shows the aftermath of the leopard’s attack on Rutba Manzoor, 8, who became the leopard’s third victim. READ MORE ON ANIMAL ATTACKS PRIMAL SCREAM World's worst zoo attacks and miraculous escapes in the face of certain death MAULED TO DEATH Keeper dies after tiger savages his arm when he stuck his hand into cage Crowds are seen gathered as her body is wrapped in a blanket after she was pounced on, dragged away, and partially eaten by the monster. Her family found her in a pool of blood after she had disappeared from near home in Bantangi, Boniyar, on Tuesday. And her death followed the killings of Shahid Ahmed, 12, last Sunday, and Muneer Ahmad, 15, last Saturday. Both were found suffering injuries consistent wild animal attacks having been sent into the forest to graze cattle. Most read in News ROYAL RIFT Furious Andrew refusing to socialise with Charles & Wills after comeback blocked GONE TOO SOON TV presenter dies aged 43 after asking fans to 'say prayers for me' WAR FOOTING Get ready to fight Russia in potential WW3, Britain's top general tells Army OUT WITH A BANG 'STORM cluster' warning as heatwave ends - but another scorcher's coming TINDER HORROR Woman ‘gang-raped on Tinder date as she turned up & was attacked by five men' HORROR CRASH Two actors dead and six injured as van carrying crew of Netflix series crashes Rutba’s killing has pushed locals to stage protests to call for action and to prevent more attacks in future. The local administration advised the general public not to let their children go to the nearby forest alone. And also the school children were asked to turn to school only after 9 in the morning to avoid such incidents in the public. Meanwhile, the wildlife officials have launched a massive hunt either to trap or eliminate the predator. Multiple traps have been set up in different areas in Boniyar. The wildlife department has sought the support of the local police and the Forest Protection Force (FPF) . Rashid Naqash, regional wildlife warden, told local media the animal is “unpredictable” – warning the leopard could strike “anywhere at any time”.